Jethro Tull wrote a song about me

Shooting the messenger still seems to be in fashion.

Done!

I've questioned my local councillors about their response to invitations to the CAM summit on "preventing antisemitism" September 3 to 5 on the Gold Coast. Most are not attending, citing family commitments rather than recognising the slippery situation it is.

Nicely said.

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Jem Bendell has a few thoughts on this in "Breaking Together: A freedom-loving response to collapse"

If only there was some sort of online search engine or encyclopaedic website that she could consult.

Yep. Totally agree. I'm hooked.

The only upside, Flick, and it's our upside, is that we might be able to point to that bonfire, and ask why would you want Spud if that's what he's offering.

Wise words.

If (unthinkably) Peter Dutton is the answer
…what is the question?
#auspol

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To the journos and storytellers out there: there is a fascinating tale in the battle of the independents in the electorate of Groom. #auspol #Ausnews

Potentially, the good news is that such a candidate would only last a term, if elected. The bad news is the potential damage to the "brand", imo.

I dunno Kent. If they are in the mold of Smith and Guy, they don't need any help with sabotage.

Depressingly accurate.

I was trying to articulate this possibility this morning. (I failed!)

Honestly, with this level of dysfunction, we are potentially very f*cked. It seems any legally constituted authority can be ignored. Those in positions of power do not/will not act except if it advantages them.

Thank you, Mr Dunt.